Three of us came, we got smashburger and cheesesteaks. Everything was wonderful. Fries are…read moreperfectly done with salt and pepper...the cheesesteaks were not very greasy, fresh pit beef used to make. The burgers are always great

I was in the Dundalk area by chance and decided to give Smokin' Joes Grill a shot after seeing…read moreothers' reviews. I think it's worth mentioning that I've never had pit beef before so I am by no means an expert as to what's good or not. I will also say however, that what I ordered, the open face pit beef sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy was ok. The entire plate was swimming in gravy so that took away from what could've been a better meal. I did ask for gravy on the whole sandwich and the mashed potatoes (because the picture on their website looked like gravy only came on the mashed potatoes and I do like a little extra) but I wasn't expecting a to-go box literally full of gravy, so that's probably my fault. The texture of the beef mixed with all the gravy and mashed potatoes was a bit unpleasant and soupy and I periodically had to pick burnt bits and foil out my mouth so that also took away from the experience. They seem to have a pretty vast menu and I had no idea what I was going to get when I walked in. The young lady that took my order was very friendly and helped me come to my decision so the customer service was good and I appreciated her patience with me. As far as ambiance goes, while I was waiting for my order, there was an older man waiting for his order that was yelling at the tv about how Joe Biden hasn't done anything for this country and that Trump only told the truth. I try not to get caught up in politics with strangers because it really can be off putting but what can you do. I wouldn't do the gravy with a side of open face pit beef sandwich again but there's so many other options I'd like to try in the future should I find myself in the area again. A man that was also waiting for his order said he really like the ribs.

This is in the old Jad's Caddyshack Express spot, and they have a lot of the same window ads…read more Jeremy says that it's the same kids working behind the counter, and the desserts are still provided by Yia Yia's Bakery. But now they are Italian and part of a growing chain of restaurants. I wish they would remove the "Curry Cafe" sign from their side window because it brings me grief. They no longer have any Indian food on their menu, or anything remotely curry-like, so this is false advertising, but we used to go to Caddyshack for Butter Chicken and the like, when we had a craving and now we have to go into the city to find delicious Indian food. I miss the convenience of being able to go just down the street for mango lassis and naan. I don't eat nearly as much Indian food as I would like because Fell's Point seems like such a haul from Dundalk. It's not, really, but you get my point. We were coming home from Jeremy's surgery and no one had the energy to make dinner. We needed something cheap that could feed three people (Justin was with us because Jeremy wasn't allowed to drive after his ordeal, and I can't drive) so pizza sounded about right. Even when this place was Caddyshack, we never ordered pizza, so we took a shot and I ordered online (I love the convenience of being able to do that. Socially awkward people unite!). The pizza (with sausage, pepperoni, and onion) was amazing. The crust is thin, with enough flavor to it that my cat Jayne decided that he needed to steal my bone/crust right off my plate. He's so spoiled. The onions were a little sparse, but my tastebuds didn't miss them because the sausage and pepperoni were so delicious. They were running a deal for Tuesday, where you could get a 16" three-topping pizza for a VERY reasonable price, so I tacked on some hot honey wings, too. Not a fan of those. They're typical wings, but the hot honey sauce didn't sing. I should have ordered my favorite - sweet thai chili, so that's MY error, not the restaurant's. I would definitely go back for the pizza. The three of us tore through that thing, leaving nothing behind. Really superb.

Very good pizza, excellent cream of crab soup, even better price! I will keep going back.read more

The food & drinks are very good & it's a fun, eclectic setting. It is trying for a Key West vibe…read more It is nice to eat on the deck on the water. Its relaxing & pretty. Good service too. I'd recommend the BLT & salads.

This is a dive bar on the water in Dundalk. The decor is kind of kitschy and cute. It was a hot…read moreday. Otherwise I would've enjoyed seeing on the patio. They have a huge variety of crushes, though they are relatively sweet for the amount of alcohol in them. I got the grilled chicken sandwich, blackened, and it was delicious. You can switch out your sides, and I opted for onion rings, which were good. I also got aside your fries, which were the variety which are my favorite. Overall, I really enjoyed the food. Our server was really sweet as well. They had live music on a Sunday, which added to the vibe.

Very friendly neighborhood watering hole. They have awesome Ruben, eggrolls and cold beer…read more The service is very friendly and their prices are reasonable.

You won't find many places that have so many good qualities as this one. The food, atmosphere,…read morebartenders...... are just on point. This spot strengthens my belief in finding local establishments to eat at when traveling.

Aside from now having many vegetarian options all of their items are cooked to order. They even…read moresuggested making a pot pie for me without chicken which means everything is really made to order based on your needs and tastes. I ended up ordering the haddock sandwich and the seasoning was quite delicious though the sandwich overall was quite messy. When I ordered the sandwich they said it came with cole slaw and a pickle so I assumed the cole slaw came on the side but when the sandwich came out the slaw was on top which gave the sandwich a lot of flavor but made for one messy sandwich and no utensils were provided. The person who took my order was extremely friendly and complimented all of the food on the menu and did so it a truly authentic way - it was obvious that he really liked everything! Overall the food was pretty tasty, the options seemed to fit the name of the restaurant.

Feeling hungry and ordered the fish and chips with cole slaw. It was way better than expected. The…read morefish was light and flaky with just the right amount of breading. Fries were really homemade, not those ones that come out of the freezer. Cole slaw was fresh and very tasty. I got a serving of green beans. They were cooked to perfection. Did I mention they are FRESH green beans? I'll be ordering again for sure!

customer service and the food is awesom. The price is great too . The best and cheapest food on…read morethis side of town. Tony the Tiger great

Great bacon egg and cheese highly recommend. Place is a bit…read moremessy though still great!!!

Meredith behind the bar is very professional very business .like did a really nice job getting are…read moreorder and brought out quickly.

As soon as the weather REALLY breaks , I'm finding my way back. There's nothing like great vibes ,…read morewhile being by the water . From the interior vibe and the quick and fast service we received everything is great . No complaints. However mixed emotions about the food . The shrimp salad sandwich was smash with love while the fish and chips could have used a little bit more. The fish lacked season . But nonetheless the food was good and definitely plan to return not only to catch a breeze by the water but to check out the rest of their menu .

This was my second time at Charly's and wow was it just as good as the first time! We arrived…read morearound 5:40 p.m. on a Saturday evening and while it was busy it wasn't crowded and we didn't have to wait long for a table. The first thing I noticed was the host was so patient and kind. She also was so friendly. Once we were sat we were greeted by our server who was also extremely kind and helpful with our questions and needs. We placed our drink orders, a mocktail for me (Cranberry Cosmo) and a Charly's Crush for my friend. The mocktail was served in a martini glass and was so delicious. I'll be honest I was impressed and pleased that the mocktail was only $9 as some places charge the same price for mocktails as they do cocktails. We ordered appetizers for dinner 2 crab pretzels and crispy brussels. The crab pretzel was soft, delicious and had the perfect amount of old bay, crab meat + cheese! The brussel were crispy, with priscuitto, a homemade dijon mustard sauce and gorgonzola cheese. For three of us this was perfect and delicious! The restaurant is beautiful and on the water. One of the things I really love is that you can sit inside but with the garage doors open you feel like you're on the patio. Outdoors there are benches, yard games and mini golf. And while there was live music that was ending for the evening it didn't feel overly loud or overwhelming. My only complaints about this evening were not the fault of the restaurant but we did have a few flies around our table that were annoying. And I was really hoping to have an egg custard snowball with marshmallow and they were out of marshmallow :)! I would 100% visit again and continue to try different menu items!

Who knew you could find a beachy vibe on the water in Essex. Well, I was pleasantly surprised at…read morethe views and food Charlys Waterfront had to offer. In need of a new restaurant for happy hour with a friend, I stumbled upon Charlys Waterfront. Upon arrival I immediately felt like I was transported to restaurant on the beach. A nice outside area and bar for lounging late into the summer nights, mini golf for the kiddies, and good drinks and food. Our bartender was great and very attentative, given it was her first night behind the bar. And the crushes were quite tasty. The menu had a decent amount of seafood items given we were dining on the water. And the star of the night were the nachos. The chips seems to be house fried and the cheese sauce was divine. Now that I've discovered this hidden gem on the water I'm definitely looking forward to my next visit to Charlys Waterfront and an opportunity to relax near the water with a grapefruit crush in hand.

They are in business for so many years because they do meat right…read more Had to come here after many trips to Baltimore previously and never eating the holy grail, a PIT BEEF sandwich More than roast beef on a roll. Delicious. Smokey

I travel to Baltimore often for work, and when two completely separate people tell me I need to eat…read moresomewhere, eventually I'm going to listen. In the case of Chaps Pit Beef, I've now listened twice. First, the setting deserves its own star. There's something wonderfully Baltimore about pulling into a place famous across the country for pit beef, sharing the immediate surroundings with a strip club, and knowing you can shop for used tires across the street when you're finished. Add the walls of awards, television appearances, photos and decades of accumulated lore inside and the whole thing feels less like stopping for lunch and more like making a small pilgrimage. And that's part of why I'm struggling with Chaps. I've tried several of the sandwiches across my two visits. I've piled on the raw onions, pickles and sauces. I've ordered too much--which feels both heroic and completely appropriate here--and walked away convinced that Chaps is very good. But I haven't found my five-star Chaps order yet. The pit beef itself is clearly the reason for the pilgrimage, and the condiment station is part of the experience. Beef, raw onion and that horseradish-heavy Tiger Sauce is a combination I could happily keep attacking. But then you look around at the menu and realize you've barely scratched the surface: beef, sausage, corned beef, turkey, enormous combinations of all of the above, gravy fries, homemade sides and sandwiches carrying names and reputations of their own. It's almost overwhelming. That's ultimately why I'm leaving Chaps at four stars--for now. There's a five-star experience hiding here. I can feel it. I'm just not convinced I've ordered it yet. Next visit I'm stripping this thing back before building it up again: pit beef medium-rare, raw onion and Tiger Sauce as the control. Then I'm going in the opposite direction with one of the ridiculous combinations--probably Guy's DDD--and finally giving the gravy fries their proper opportunity. If that unlocks what generations of Baltimoreans and seemingly every food television personality already know, I'll happily come back here and move this to five stars. If after three visits I'm still admiring the institution more than craving the food, maybe it moves the other direction. For now: Chaps is absolutely worth the stop. The food is good, the history is real, and the atmosphere couldn't be manufactured if someone tried. I just haven't cracked the code yet. Four stars, with one more trip pending.

I would imagine that the reviews on this page are from family and friends and not customers that…read moredon't have some kind of relationship to one of the employees. The bartender/owner of this place is one of, if not, the rudest people I have ever met. She speaks to the "regulars" about other customer, yells, and is just incredibly unprofessional. I am unsure why anyone would ever come back to this place. Outside of the incredible rude woman behind the bar, the food was just okay. Nothing more than typical bar food with average prices. I don't recommend visiting unless you want to be treated poorly, ignored, and possibly belittled.

Food was good, drinks were priced right and the atmosphere was what you'd expect from a Pasadena…read morebar.